India and Canada: Renewed Optimism on the Global Stage at G7 Summit

India's Acting High Commissioner to Canada, Chinmoy Naik, expressed optimism about the upcoming dialogue between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the G7 Summit in Alberta. Naik emphasized the invitation extended to Modi and highlighted India's role as a guest nation for the sixth consecutive time.

Modi's visit to the G7 Summit, invited by Mark Carney, underscores India's growing significance on the world stage. India will contribute to discussions on critical topics such as energy security, innovation, and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and quantum computing, which Naik assures will gain global attention.

The bilateral talks between Modi and Carney hold potential for improving strained India-Canada relations. The Indian diaspora in Canada, numbering 1.8 million, eagerly anticipates Modi's visit, seeing it as a step towards renewed collaboration despite past diplomatic tensions involving allegations against Indian agents.

(With inputs from agencies.)